Frames

Display Frames

The frames here are built to hold a single replica or a small group: shadow boxes with a felt backing, glass fronts and a hinged or fixed lid, in sizes matched to the revolvers and pistols in the catalog. The largest will take a Peacemaker with a 7.5 inch barrel and a matching knife.

Frames solve the two problems of display at once. They keep hands off a finish that marks easily, and they stop dust settling into the engraving. Order the frame at the same time as the gun so the cut out and the felt colour match: a nickel revolver on a dark red felt and the same gun on a cream felt look like two different pieces.

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Display Options That Protect the Finish

The right display does two jobs: it shows the replica and it keeps hands off it. A framed set with a felt backing does both, and the glass keeps dust and fingerprints away from a nickel finish that marks easily. For a single gun, a presentation box with a cut-out is the classic choice and it stacks on a shelf without taking wall space.

Wood and felt are safe against zinc alloy and lacquered wood. Avoid foam inserts for long-term storage, and avoid anything with a rubberised coating: some soft-touch rubbers release a plasticiser over the years that eats into the finish and leaves a sticky patch.

Common questions

Do frames come with mounting hardware?
Most framed sets arrive ready to hang with a fitted backing. Wall fixings depend on your wall, so use anchors rated for the weight of the frame.

Can I display a replica outdoors?
Short term, yes, for an event. Long term, no: sun, damp and temperature swings will damage both the finish and the wood.

What is the best way to store a replica long term?
Clean and oil the metal, keep the wood dry, and store in a breathable box rather than sealed foam. Check it once a year.

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